HUBUNGAN PERAN IBU DENGAN PENGELOLAAN LIMBAH RUMAH TANGGA (Studi di Desa Sidomulyo Kecamatan Silo Kabupaten Jember)

Abstract

Domestic waste is waste that comes from human activities. The more advanced human lifestyle, the more waste produced. Waste problems in Indonesia can be solved through the empowerment of women. The strategic role of women in environmental management is related to domestic functions of women that have many intersection with domestic waste. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the mother's role with the domestic waste management in Sidomulyo Village Silo subdistrict Jember District. This research type was analytic study with crosssectional study design. This study was conducted in September to November 2013 in the Sidomulyo village Silo subdistrict Jember District. The number of respondents was 96 sample taken by simple random sampling. Data instrument used in this study were questionnaire and observation sheet. The data obtained was analyzed using Spearman correlation test with a significance level of 5%. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between mother's role with the waste and waste water management in the Sidomulyo village Silo subdistrict Jember District with correlation coefficients respectively (r=0.716 and p=0.0001) and (r=0.902 and p=0.0001). Based on these results, it is expected that the mother has better understanding to the importance of domestic waste management to maintain the health of themselves and their families, reduce pollution and create a clean residence environment.